GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
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warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
vintnera wine merchant
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
seedycontaining or full of seeds
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
auroraldawn
droopto hang or incline downward
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally